Zipmail will be on vacation December 26, 2008 and January 2, 2009. Zipmail will pick up its regular schedule for the January 9, 2009 issue with a deadline of 5:00 pm on Wednesday, January 7, 2009. If you have any questions, please contact the Zipmail Coordinator at sugradasst2@uakron.edu or 330.972.2522.

JUMPSTART IS HIRING!
Jumpstart is an AmeriCorps program that recruits college students (of all majors) to mentor 3-5 year old children. Read stories, sing songs, and play games that support young children’s school readiness, language & literacy.

Earn a Federal Work-Study wage (if eligible) and an AmeriCorps education award voucher of $1000 while completing a 300hr term of service. Jumpstart Corps members work approx 11 hours a week in local early childhood centers, paired one-to-one with a partner child & working to support preschool classrooms.

Availability to work requires one of the following options:
Tue & Thu (2:30p-6p) OR
Wed & Fri (2:30p-6p) OR
Wed & Fri (1:30p-5pm)

Gain valuable skills and experience, earn Federal Work-Study money (if eligible), and make a difference in the life of a child! For more information and to complete an online application, visit http://www.jstart.org/apply or contact Site Manager/Site Staff at (330) 972-7936 or jumpstart@uakron.edu.

Prospective law students can learn about the opportunities at The University of Akron School of Law by attending an open house from 1 to 3 p.m. on Saturday, January 3.

The program will include an admissions and financial aid session; a mock law class; and a student and alumni panel discussion. Prior to the open house, guided tours of the law school will be available beginning at noon.

The University of Akron School of Law is located on the corner of Wolf Ledges and University Avenue. Free parking is available in Lot 34, south of the building.

To make a reservation, call 800-425-7668 or visit the Web site at www.uakron.edu/law/lawadmissions.

Interested in Pharmacy as a career? Enhance your knowledge & resume by joining the brand new Pre-Pharmacy Society to learn more about Pharmacy opportunities, how to apply to Pharmacy schools, taking the PCAT, and being educated on everything Pharmacy! Recruiting is starting NOW for the Spring 2009 semester. Contact Angela, Melissa, or Tom at ahd5@uakron.edu, mlf28@uakron.edu, or trg20@uakron.edu to reserve your spot in this exciting new organization!

The deadline has been extended if you are interested in participating in this year's Alternative Spring Break trip to New Orleans. We will be partnering with Rebuilding Together to help them work towards their goal of building 1,000 homes in the Gulf Coast area that has been ravaged by hurricanes. You will not regret being a part of such an important, meaningful, and fun trip!

If you are interested you can go to the website listed and print off an application and submit it to the Information Desk in the Student Union with your $100 deposit.

Please contact Kristin Kullander, VISTA/Coordinator Service Learning and Civic Engagement, at kjk44@uakron.edu with any questions!

The University of Akron's Zipmail is a compilation of University announcements for University students, sent each Friday unless circumstances require otherwise. The deadline for submissions to be considered by the University is 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday.

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